89 FR 123 pgs. 53431-53432 - Agency Information Collection Request (ICR). 30-Day Public Comment Request

Type: NOTICEVolume: 89Number: 123Pages: 53431 - 53432
Docket number: [Document Identifier: OS-0990-0263]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2024-13944 Filed 6-25-24; 8:45 am]
Agency: Health and Human Services Department
Official PDF Version:  PDF Version
Pages: 53431, 53432

[top] page 53431

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

[Document Identifier: OS-0990-0263]

Agency Information Collection Request (ICR). 30-Day Public Comment Request

AGENCY:

Office of the Secretary, HHS.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed collection for public comment.

DATES:

Comments on the ICR must be received on or before July 26, 2024.

ADDRESSES:

Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain . Find this particular information collection by selecting "Currently under 30-day Review-Open for Public Comments" or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Sherrette Funn, Sherrette.Funn@hhs.gov or (202) 264-0041, or PRA@HHS.GOV . When submitting comments or requesting information, please include the document identifier 0990-0263-30D and project title for reference.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.

Title of the Collection: Protection of Human Subjects: Assurance Identification/IRB Certification/Declaration of Exemption Form.

Type of Collection: Renewal, 3-year extension with non-substantive changes for the Protection of Human Subjects: Assurance Identification/IRB Certification/Declaration of Exemption Form OMB No. 0990-0263 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office for Human Research Protections

Abstract: The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office for Human Research Protections is requesting is requesting a three-year extension with non-substantive changes of the Protection of Human Subjects: Assurance Identification/IRB Certification/Declaration of Exemption Form, OMB No. 0990-0263.

The information collected on the form is to provide a simplified method for institutions engaged in research conducted or supported by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to satisfy the requirements of HHS regulations for the protection of human subjects at 45 CFR 46.103 for assurance identification and institutional review board (IRB) certification and declare exemption status. Non-substantive changes include adding instructions that, if additional assurances apply, those details can be indicated in the "Comments" section and clarifying that the form element for IRB expiration date does not apply to all projects.

Likely Respondents: Institutions engaged in research involving human subjects where the research is supported by HHS. Institutional use of the form is also relied upon by other federal departments and agencies that have codified or follow the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (Common Rule), which is codified for HHS at 45 CFR part 46, subpart A.

Form name Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Hours per response Response burden hours
Protection of Human Subjects: Assurance Identification/IRB Certification/Declaration of Exemption 13,000 2 0.5 13,000


[top] page 53432 Sherrette A. Funn,

Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer, Office of the Secretary.

[FR Doc. 2024-13944 Filed 6-25-24; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4150-36-P